Electricity rates in Long Beach, MS
Long Beach (15,555 people, Harrison County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Mississippi Power Co. pay about 16.40¢/kWh, 11% more than the Mississippi average.
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Electric companies serving Long Beach
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 16.40¢ | $187 | 158K | 105 |
| Coast Electric Power Association | Electric cooperative | 14.15¢ | $174 | 84K | 121 |
Power outages in Harrison County right now
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Outage history in Harrison County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 121 | 89 |
| Days with outages | 59 | 60 |
| Most customers out at once | 6,495 (6%) | 4,210 (3.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-07 | 2025-06-02 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (121 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Gulfport 16.4¢
- West Gulfport 16.4¢
- Pass Christian 16.4¢
- De Lisle 14.2¢
- Lyman 16.4¢
- Bay Saint Louis 14.2¢
- Diamondhead 14.2¢
- Waveland 16.4¢
- Biloxi 16.4¢
- D'Iberville 16.4¢
ZIP codes: 39560
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Long Beach?
Most homes in Long Beach get power from Mississippi Power Co., where residential customers pay an average of 16.40¢/kWh including all charges. The Mississippi average is 14.77¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Long Beach: Coast Electric Power Association (14.15¢).
What is the average electric bill in Long Beach?
About $187 a month, based on 1,139 kWh a month (the average for Mississippi Power Co. customers) at 16.40¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Long Beach, MS?
2 utilities serve Long Beach's ZIP codes: Mississippi Power Co., Coast Electric Power Association. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Long Beach?
In 2025, customers in Harrison County averaged 89 min without power. Outages hit 60 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-02, when 4,210 customers (3.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.